Management Accountant

Posted 18 January 2023
Salary £55000 - £65000 per annum
LocationCity of London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceMASR_1674047810
Contact NameSherine Rose

Job description

KennedyPearce are partnering with a global legal firm hiring a Management Accountant to join the finance team of 30 in London. You will be surrounded by progressive, career driven team members. This role is permanent and will be hybrid working.

We are seeking someone qualified from a legal background.


Main Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts
  • Monthly review of Practice Group performance and investigating variances
  • Provision of financial analysis to partners in relation to practice groups and practice areas, answering queries and providing commercial insight and commentary where relevant.
  • Assisting with the London annual budgeting and forecasting process.
  • Preparation of monthly and annual cash flow forecasts
  • Intercompany billing and account reconciliations
  • Authorisation of supplier invoices, staff expense claims and bank payments
  • Preparation of bank covenant calculations
  • Providing figures to assist the annual partner appraisal process
  • Assisting with the testing and development of new financial reports
  • Preparation of quarterly & annual legal surveys and National Statistics reports
  • Preparation of ad hoc management information
  • Reviewing the work of the assistant management accountants and developing their accounting skills

Attributes/Skills Required

  • Qualified Accountant with legal experience
  • Experience of preparing monthly management accounts
  • Strong excel skills
  • A flexible, professional and proactive attitude